Imagine this: You're preparing to drive from McMinnville to the Oregon Coast when you get a text message telling you Highway 18 is closed for the next three hours.

You are receiving important information when you need it - now!

NewsRegister.com's Mobile Alerts system delivers the news and information you want and need directly to your cell phone. You can request breaking news, traffic alerts, daily and weekend weather forecasts, official weather advisories, football scores and more. And it's all FREE!

The News-Register newspaper and NewsRegister.com combine to form the No. 1 news and information source in the Yamhill Valley. Mobile Alerts expands our ability to keep you informed.

GET URGENT SCHOOL NEWS NOW: When area school districts need to send an important announcement to parents right away, we’ll pass it along via our text message Mobile Alert system. When inclement weather alters or closes school schedules this winter, count on Mobile Alerts to tell you fast.

FOOTBALL SCORES LIVE: We’ve arranged for “text reporters” to send us high school football scores at the end of each quarter. We will immediately send those to you. We’ll also post the scores on the website. You can select which team updates you want to receive.

SPECIAL BUSINESS OFFERS: 3rd Street Pizza and Union Block Coffee both text special offers and updates to anyone signing up for their messages. Simply sign up for the service and select their topics.

BUSINESS NEWS YOU CAN USE: The McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce and McMinnville Downtown Association will send news alerts and reminders of upcoming events. When important business information comes to in, these two organizations will get it out to you ... fast!

Interested in news, information and special offers on your phone and in your email inbox? It's easy to sign up. Click to request the service and select the information topics that interest you.

Please note: While the service is free, text messages sent to you may count on your personal phone text messaging plan.

All messages sent by NewsRegister.com adhere to a time limitation. No messages are sent from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. However, please know that our weather alerts are automated through the National Weather Service and go out at any time, day or night.